Fireworks Spark Ballot Measure; 'Rosie Riveter' Mourned: Patch PM

NORTH BAY, CA – Missed today's headlines? Here are the Patch stories from Marin, Napa, Solano and Sonoma counties that people are talking about today:

Rohnert Park Voters To Decide On Fireworks Sales, Use In City

• A citizen petition to overturn the city's ban on the sale and use of "safe and sane" fireworks in the city has put the matter on the ballot.

County: COVID-19 Vaccine OK To Take With Childhood Immunizations

• Solano and other Bay Area counties support the CDC's guidance about the coadministration of the COVID vaccine and routine childhood shots.

Marin ‘Rosie The Riveter’ Champion Phyllis Gould Dies At 99

• Phyllis Gould's advocacy led to the 2019 declaration of March 21 as national Rosie the Riveter Day.

Fatal Novato Crash Snarls Traffic (Updated)

• The crash occurred early Wednesday morning in the area of Bel Marin Keys at Highway 101, the CHP said.

Bill Maher To Perform In Marin

• The controversial comedian and host of HBO’s “Real Time” will appear at the Marin Center Sept. 25.

Novato School District To Offer Virtual Independent Study Program

• The NUSD’s Virtual Independent Study Program meets the requirements of California Assembly Bill 130, a newly enacted state law.

Napa County's Fully Vaccinated Should Wear Masks Indoors: CDC

• The CDC changed its guidelines this week as the highly transmissible delta variant spreads and COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations surge.

• Each spool-turned-table tells a story of transformation and the beauty that can come out of difficult situations.

• The concert series will be held Sept. 11-12 at the Depot Plaza. The annual event was cancelled last year due to the coronavirus.

Sonoma County's Fully Vaccinated Should Wear Masks Indoors: CDC

• The CDC changed its guidelines this week as the highly transmissible delta variant spreads and COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations surge.

Fairfax Steers Residents To 100% Renewable Utility

• Marin Clean Energy’s Deep Green service provides 100 percent of its energy from renewable sources. It costs an extra five dollars a month.

Solano County's Fully Vaccinated Should Wear Masks Indoors: CDC

• Community transmission rates are currently designated as "high" here in Solano County, according to the CDC.

Auditions Open For Fall Musical At Napa Valley College

• Napa Valley College Performing Arts is accepting video auditions for its next production, "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee."